Life in the military

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As a former soldier of the Burmese military, let me just say that the experience was a complete and utter delight. Where do I even begin?

First of all, there's the propaganda. It's not like they try to brainwash you or anything. No, no. They just constantly remind you of how great and important your role is in "defending the nation." But hey, at least you don't have to think for yourself anymore.

Then there's the discrimination. Rank truly is everything in the military. If you're a high-ranking officer, you can pretty much do whatever you want without any consequences. But if you're a low-ranking soldier? Good luck. The disciplinary committee will only take action against the wives of low-ranking officers, while turning a blind eye to the wives of high-ranking ones. And speaking of the wives of low-ranking officers, they are severely punished for even the slightest infraction, while the wives of high-ranking officers are never punished at all.

And let's not forget the living conditions. "Significant other" is such a nice way to say "wife who has no autonomy, is forced to do fatigue duty and attend meetings, and is not allowed to leave the base or contact outside organizations." Plus, you're forced to buy overpriced fish and chicken from the military. Because who doesn't love being treated like a captive audience?

But the real cherry on top? The privilege gap between high and low-ranking officers. The wives of high-ranking officers are treated like royalty, while the rest of us are oppressed and treated like second-class citizens.

In conclusion, the military is a wonderful place where discrimination and propaganda run rampant and basic human rights are disregarded. If you have any sense at all, stay far away and join the people's side.